HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-1996MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILI, E, INDIANA
MONDAY JANUARY 22~ 1996
Mayor Thomas R. Galllgan called the m~et[ng t~ order at 9:~ A.M., ~nd
on call of the roll those members present were Mayor Thomas R.
Galllgen, Personnel Director Harold Lakeman, and Safety Director
Anthony Harrod.
Also present were: Deputy to the Mayor Phil McCauley, Building
Commissioner Bill Gavln, City Engineer Bob Miller, Street Commissioner
George Trembly, City Attorney Anne Marie Sedwlck, Sewage Office
Manager Bob Goldman, Police Chief Mike Pavey, Fire Chief Mike Smith,
Assistant Fire Chief William Davis~ Vehicle Maintenance Foreman Mike
Ewton, Animal Shelter Director Jim Gll!enwater, Planning and
Development Director Jim Urban~ Parks Superintendent Rick Elliott,
Wastewater Treatment Plant Director Kendall Coleman~ Assistant
Wastewater Treatment Plant Director Joe Goergan, and Clerk Alice
Davis.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of January 16, 1996 as ~resented~ seconded by Director Harrod and
carried unanimously.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the payroll as presented,
seconded by DireCtor Harrod~ 'and carried unanimously.
JAYCEES CONCERT IN COLSTON PARK ON APRIL 20~ 1996
Po!lce Chief Mike Pavey sald he talked with Parks Superlntendant Rick
Elliott and Planning and Development Director Jim Urban concerning the
Jaycees Concert in Colston Park on April 2~ 1996 the same tlme as
Thunder Over Louisville~ and after discussing the situation, Chief
Pavey's recommendation is to deny the request at this time. Director
Urban explained the situation on the condition and damage to the field
and also the Police protection~ Mayor Galllgan said that he thinks
the idea is good but~ the day is wrong. Personnel Director Lakeman
explained that Steamboat Committee wanted to do about the ssme thing
and they denied their request. Director Lakeman made the motion to
deny the request for the Jaycees Concert in Colston Park on April 20,
1996~ seconded by Director Harrod, and carried unanimously~
HANDICAP PARKINGi 511 E. MAPLE STREET
Police Chief Mike Pavey reported on the Handicap Parking request at
511 E. Maple Street. Chief Pavey sent Officer Wilkerson to the
location and he took care of the vehicle situation next door to Mr.
Bishop.. Mr. Bishop who is requesting the sign presented papers to
show he is handicapped. Chief Pavey recommends granting the request.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the handicap parking at
511 E. Maple Street~ seconded by Director Harrod, and carried
unanimously.
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RESIDENTIAL PARKING, 311 E, MAPLE STREET
Carolyn Rogers, 311 E. Maple Street is requesting a residential
parking sign in front of her residence. Ms. Rogers explained the
request for the sign. Mayor Galllgan explained that the Pollce
Department has to investigate the request and brlng back the
recommendations to next weeks meeting.
DAMAGES TO STOP SIGN AT UTICA PIKE AND KEWANNA DRIVE
Clty Attorney Anne Marie Sedwlck reported that Dennis Singer was cited
into the Board of Works today, but dld not appear. The cltation was
for damages to a stop sign at Utlca Pike and Kewanna Drlve that he
knocked down and never paid for. Attorney Sedwick asked if Mr, Slnger
was sent the citation by certified letter. Commissioner Trembly sald
no and he would send him a certified letter.
PARADE PERMIT REQUEST FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
Mary Ellen Kennedy wants to know what has to be done to get a permlt
for a St~ Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday March 17, 1996. Police Chief
Pavey said she would have to get the route to see how many Officers
will be needed to accommodate the Parade and bring the plans to the
Police Department and then come back to the Board for approval.
POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS
Pollce Chlef Mike Pavey reported they made two promotion in the Police
Department and they are: Charles Elder, promoted to Detective Captaln~
and Lt~ John Monlhon promoted to Captain Shlft Command, effective
January 1, 1996. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the
Pollce promotions presented by Chief Pavey, seconded by Director
Harrod~ and carrled unanimously.
CLARK MILES PROMOTION
Fire Chief Mike Smith, reported the Fire Department has one promotion
it is Mir. Clark Miles promoted to Fire Marshall. Director Lakeman
made the motion to approve the promotion of Mir. Clark Miles to Fire
Marshall, seconded by Directo~ Hsrrod~ and carried unanimo~sly.
3-WAY-STOP-REQUEST BY CAROL MORGAN
Personnel Director Lakeman presented the 3-Way-Stop request of Carol
MorGan at Jeff-Charlestown Pike because of a car passing the school
bus that her son was getting on and she thinks there is a need fo? one
there~ Chief Pavey said that it would not be possible for a
B-way-stop to be put there because of the hill, he thinks it would be
dangerous~ City Engineer Bob Miller said that area will be signalized
there in 1997.
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BENS!NGER BUILDING ON SPRING STREET
Bullding Commissioner Bill Gavln reported on the Bensinger Buildlng on
8prlng Street~ he recelved a call November 18~ ]995 that brlcks were
falling out on the sidewalk, the area was roped off~ then on January
18, 1996 there was a flre and a heavy raln~ the next day somemore of
the wall had fallen and buckled more~ and tile building needs to be
taken down all the way or a portion of the way~ It does need to have
some attention right away. Mayor Galligan said the whole bulldlng
needs to have something done with. Director Lakeman made the motlon
to tear down the old Bensinger building to where it is safe, seconded
by Director Rarrod, and carrled unanimously~
TRAILER REMOVAL CITATION~ 61T WALNUT STREET
James Durrett; 617 Walnut Street appeared before the Board of Public
Works because he receive~ a orQer to remove bls tra~ler he parks on
the street for his business~~ while he was loading the traller an
Officer came by and told him to remove the tral!er now, The trailer
has been parked there for 3 years~ this is not an residential area,
Mr. Durrett is requesting a parking permit. Chief Pavey explained he
talked with the previous Assistant Chief on thls, Mr. Durrett has
taken this before the Board back in December 1995. His recommendation
at that point was denied due to the fact it was a large trailer~ there
lsa City Ordinance agalnst parking trailers on the street, The reason
for being denied was he was using the trailer for storage along with
loading and unloading equipment. Chief Pavey has not had the time to
check on this. Mayor Galllgan said he would like to have Chief Pavey
check on thls~
INTERSECTION O~ DUTCH LANE AND HAMBURG PIKE
Brother David, appeared before the Board with a problem at the
intersection of Dutch Lane and Hamburg Pike. When they paved on
Hamburg Pike they stopped and there is about 10~' gap at Dutch Lane,
there are many pot holes and they have been patched but there are more
holes. City Engineer Bob Miller said that intersection will be redone
in July 1996~ Street Commissioner Trembly and the holes will be
patched.
STREET LIGHTS REQUEST
City Engineer Bob Miller has a street light request from Kendall
Coleman for a light at the corner of Eastbrook and 10th Street
Engineer Miller said he checked it out and it is very dark and needs
one. Also at Vissing Park Road a request from Bob Miller for one
there~ and he wants permission from the Board to approve this so he
can get a letter to PSI. Director Harrod made the motion to approve
the street lights request presented by City Engineer Miller, seconded
by DJ. rector Lakeman~ and carried unanimously.
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Mary Ellen Kennedy, 222 E. Maple Street reported that the curb there
has broken down, its been patched and it flakes away, and to the right
there is a hole and dirt was dtlmped in and gees away. City Engineer
Miller said he will take a look at this~
ALDRiDGE SEWER LINE
City Engineer Bob Miller said for the record he is working on the
Aldridge sewer line~ it's laid out and he needs to get an easement
from Osborne and J.t will probably be done in-house,
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public
Works and Safety, Director Lakeman made the ~otioD to adjourn at
010:$$a,m~, seconded by Director Harrod~ and carried unanimously.
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